In a moment of reflection after Friday’s loss to Phoenix, Michael Malone realized he is calling more set plays than in his first two seasons as the Nuggets’ coach.
That’s an indicator of a Denver offense that has lost its way during a rough January, Malone said. To snap out of a 2-6 funk that has put the Nuggets (23-23) out of the Western Conference playoff picture, Malone said they must return to the up-tempo pace, free-flowing ball movement and, ultimately, lethal scoring that gave them one of the most exciting and productive offenses in the NBA last season.